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idiom

paint a vision

清晰地描述一个激励人心的未来目标
Meaning
to clearly describe an inspiring future goal
Example
The leader **painted a vision** of a better, more connected world.
领导者描绘了一个更好、更互联的世界的愿景。
idiom

gain the upper ground

获得优势或优越地位
Meaning
to achieve a position of advantage or superiority
Example
The opposition **gained the upper ground** after the scandal.
在丑闻发生后，反对派取得了上风。
phrasal-verb

cut back from

减少对有害事物的参与或依赖
Meaning
to reduce involvement or dependency on something harmful
Example
We should **cut back from** non-renewable energy sources.
我们应该减少对非可再生能源来源的依赖。
phrasal-verb

come down to

受特定因素的影响或决定
Meaning
to be influenced or decided by a particular factor
Example
The decision will **come down to** how much money we have left.
决定将取决于我们剩下多少钱。
phrasal-verb

coordinate efforts toward

组织行动以实现共同目标
Meaning
to organize actions to reach a common goal
Example
The organizations **coordinate efforts toward** sustainable economic growth.
各组织 **协调努力朝向** 可持续的经济增长。
phrasal-verb

get away

去某个地方度短假; 逃离日常生活
Meaning
to go somewhere for a short vacation; to escape from daily routine
Example
We’re planning to **get away** for the weekend to relax.
我们计划周末去度假放松一下。
phrasal-verb

drive up prices

推高价格
Meaning
to cause prices to increase
Example
High demand for oil has **driven up prices** around the world.
石油需求量的增加已经**推高了全球价格**。
idiom

strike while the iron is hot

立即利用机会
Meaning
to take advantage of an opportunity immediately
Example
The market conditions are perfect, so we need to **strike while the iron is hot**.
市场条件完美，因此我们需要立即利用这个机会。
idiom

call it a day

停止今天的工作
Meaning
to stop working for the day
Example
Let’s **call it a day** and go home.
让我们**结束今天的工作**，然后回家。
phrasal-verb

choke up

变得情绪化，无法说话
Meaning
to become emotional and unable to speak
Example
He **choked up** while giving his farewell speech.
他在做告别演讲时**哽咽**了。
phrasal-verb

roll in

像雾或云一样大量到达
Meaning
to arrive in large amounts, like fog or clouds
Example
Thick fog began to **roll in** from the river.
浓雾开始从河流中**滚入**。
phrasal-verb

take after

在外貌或行为上像父母或亲戚
Meaning
to resemble a parent or relative in appearance or behavior
Example
He **takes after** his mother in both looks and nature.
他在外貌和性格上都像他的母亲。
phrasal-verb

settle in for

因为某件事情需要一段时间而变得舒适
Meaning
to get comfortable because something will take a while
Example
We **settled in for** a long night of studying at the library.
我们为在图书馆度过漫长的学习之夜而安定下来。
phrasal-verb

reach into

接触或与内心情感连接; 深入探索情感
Meaning
to access or connect with inner feelings; to explore emotions deeply
Example
She tried to **reach into** her own pain to understand his suffering.
她试图 **reach into** 自己的痛苦，以理解他的痛苦。
phrasal-verb

roll in profits

开始赚取大量的钱
Meaning
to start earning a large amount of money
Example
After launching the new app, profits began to **roll in** quickly.
在推出新应用后，利润开始迅速**涌入**。
idiom

no rocket scientist

不太聪明；不是天才
Meaning
not very intelligent; not a genius
Example
He’s **no rocket scientist**, but he works hard.
他不是**天才**，但是他努力工作。
phrasal-verb

roll forward

将计划或活动移动到下一个时期
Meaning
to move plans or activities into the next period
Example
The project has been **roll forward** to the next fiscal year.
该项目已被推迟到下一个财年。
phrasal-verb

spur growth

促进或加速经济增长
Meaning
to encourage or accelerate economic expansion
Example
Tax cuts were introduced to **spur growth** in the private sector.
为了促进私人部门的增长，出台了减税政策。
idiom

hold your horses

耐心一点；等一下
Meaning
to be patient; to wait
Example
**Hold your horses**! The show hasn’t started yet.
耐心一点！表演还没开始。
idiom

butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth

看起来无辜的人，实际上可能并非如此
Meaning
someone who looks innocent but might not be
Example
She looks so sweet—**butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth**.
她看起来那么甜美—**黄油在她嘴里不会融化**。
phrasal-verb

budget out for

为未来的需求分配资金
Meaning
to allocate money for a future need
Example
Finance **budgets out for** new laptops in the annual plan.
财务部门在年度计划中为新笔记本电脑分配预算。
idiom

a clean slate

一个崭新的开始; 有机会重新开始，而不犯以前的错误
Meaning
a fresh start; an opportunity to begin again without past mistakes
Example
He moved to a new city for **a clean slate**.
他为了**全新的开始**搬到了一个新城市。
idiom

iron out

解决小问题或差异
Meaning
to resolve small problems or differences
Example
We need to **iron out** the payment details before signing.
我们需要在签署之前解决支付细节。
phrasal-verb

rest up

完全休息以恢复精力
Meaning
to rest completely to regain energy
Example
You should **rest up** before your long trip tomorrow.
你应该在明天的长途旅行前休息。
idiom

go through a transformation

经历一次重大的变化或改善
Meaning
to undergo a significant change or improvement
Example
The company had to **go through a transformation** to survive in the competitive market.
公司必须**经历一次转变**才能在竞争激烈的市场中生存。
idiom

have a lump in your throat

因强烈情感而感到像是快要哭出来的感觉
Meaning
to feel like you are about to cry because of strong emotions
Example
I had **a lump in my throat** when I said goodbye.
当我说再见时，我感到喉咙有块硬块。
phrasal-verb

push forward

尽管有障碍，依然继续努力工作；朝着目标前进
Meaning
to continue working hard despite obstacles; to persist toward goals
Example
Even after rejection, the team decided to **push forward** with their plan.
即使遭到拒绝，团队还是决定**继续推进**他们的计划。
phrasal-verb

poke around

在某个地方寻找某物，通常是以随意或好奇的方式
Meaning
to look for something in a place, often in a casual or curious way
Example
She likes to **poke around** antique shops on weekends.
她喜欢在周末**poke around**古董店。
phrasal-verb

bring out ideas

鼓励别人分享创造性的想法
Meaning
to encourage others to share creative thoughts
Example
Good leaders know how to **bring out ideas** from their team.
优秀的领导者知道如何从他们的团队中激发想法。
phrasal-verb

rush through

做事非常快，通常是草率的
Meaning
to do something very quickly, often carelessly
Example
Don’t **rush through** your tasks; quality matters more.
不要**rush through**你的任务；质量更重要。
idiom

my bad

一种随意承认小错误的方式
Meaning
a casual way to admit a small mistake
Example
Oh, I forgot to bring your book — **my bad**!
哦，我忘了带你的书 — 我的错！
idiom

drop the ball

犯错或未做重要的事
Meaning
to make a mistake or fail to do something important
Example
I really **dropped the ball** by forgetting to send that important email.
我真的 **掉了球**，忘记了发送那封重要的电子邮件。
phrasal-verb

speak glowingly about

用极大的热情和赞扬来谈论
Meaning
to talk with great enthusiasm and praise
Example
The boss **spoke glowingly about** your performance.
老板对你的表现赞不绝口。
idiom

keep smiling

即使面对困难也保持愉快
Meaning
to stay cheerful even when facing difficulties
Example
Whatever happens, just **keep smiling**.
无论发生什么，保持微笑。
idiom

driven by passion

因对某事的强烈热情或爱而受到激励
Meaning
to be motivated by strong enthusiasm or love for something
Example
He is **driven by passion** to help others succeed.
他受到热情驱动，帮助他人取得成功。
idiom

roll into

平稳过渡到某事
Meaning
to transition smoothly into something
Example
The webinar will **roll into** a live Q&A.
网络研讨会将进入一个现场问答环节。
phrasal-verb

dig up

发现秘密或遗忘的信息
Meaning
to discover secret or forgotten information
Example
Journalists managed to **dig up** new evidence about the case.
记者们成功地发现了案件的新证据。
phrasal-verb

figure lessons out

发现从失败中可以学到的东西
Meaning
to discover what can be learned from failure
Example
It took him some time to **figure lessons out** from his failed business.
他花了一些时间从他失败的生意中**找出教训**。
idiom

take apart

把某物拆解成碎片
Meaning
to disassemble something into pieces
Example
We had to **take apart** the desk to move it upstairs.
我们必须把桌子拆解才能把它搬到楼上。
idiom

the scoop

独家或轰动的新闻
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
记者获得了关于名人婚礼的独家新闻。
phrasal-verb

wish for

希望某事发生
Meaning
to hope or desire for something to happen
Example
I always **wish for** peace and happiness in my life.
我总是希望我的生活中充满和平与幸福。
idiom

a chatterbox

一个说很多话的人，特别是一个孩子
Meaning
someone who talks a lot, especially a child
Example
My little sister is **a chatterbox**; she never stops talking.
我的妹妹是 **话痨**；她从不停止说话。
phrasal-verb

recover confidence

在失败后重新获得对自己的信心
Meaning
to regain belief in oneself after failure
Example
It took months for him to **recover confidence** after the rejection.
他花了几个月的时间，在被拒绝后恢复自信。
idiom

play God

做出对生命或道德有极端控制的决定
Meaning
to make decisions that have extreme control over life or morality
Example
Some people fear AI researchers are trying to **play God**.
有些人担心人工智能研究人员试图**扮演上帝**。
idiom

Dust yourself off

在挫折后恢复并充满信心地继续前进。
Meaning
Recover after a setback and continue with confidence.
Example
He fell short this time, but he’ll **dust himself off** and try again.
这次他失败了，但他会抖落自己，再试一次。
idiom

A hard row to hoe

一个困难的任务或挑战。
Meaning
A difficult task or challenge.
Example
Getting this project done on time is going to be **a hard row to hoe**.
按时完成这个项目将是 **一个困难的任务**。
idiom

Keep fighting the good fight

即使面临挑战，也要继续努力。
Meaning
Continue your efforts even when facing challenges.
Example
You may not see results yet, but **keep fighting the good fight**.
你可能还看不到结果，但**继续努力**。
phrasal-verb

open up to

变得更愿意接受或考虑新的想法、文化或人
Meaning
to become more willing to accept or consider new ideas, cultures, or people
Example
As globalization spread, many countries began to **open up to** cultural exchange.
随着全球化的传播，许多国家开始**open up to**文化交流。
idiom

cornerstone of success

实现成功的最重要基础或要素
Meaning
the most important foundation or element for achieving success
Example
Hard work is the **cornerstone of success**.
勤奋工作是**成功的基石**。
idiom

peace treaty

两个或多个当事方为结束战争或冲突而达成的协议
Meaning
an agreement between two or more parties to stop a war or conflict
Example
The two countries signed a **peace treaty** after years of conflict.
两国在多年冲突后签署了**和平条约**。
phrasal-verb

split up tasks

在小组中分配工作
Meaning
to divide work among people in a group
Example
Let’s **split up tasks** so everyone knows what to do.
我们来**分配任务**，让每个人都知道该做什么。
idiom

take a breather

休息一下放松
Meaning
to rest for a short while to relax
Example
Let’s **take a breather** before continuing the meeting.
在继续会议之前，我们休息一下。
idiom

brainstorm ideas

思考新的和创造性的想法
Meaning
to think of new and creative ideas
Example
The class gathered to **brainstorm ideas** for the science project.
班级聚集在一起为科学项目生成创意。
idiom

dump someone

突然或无礼地结束一段浪漫关系
Meaning
to end a romantic relationship suddenly or unkindly
Example
She **dumped** him by text message.
她通过短信把他甩了。
idiom

home sweet home

用来表达回家时的幸福感
Meaning
used to express happiness upon returning home
Example
After a long trip, it feels so good to be **home sweet home**.
长时间的旅行后，回到家的感觉真好。
phrasal-verb

keep up growth

随着时间推移保持经济增长
Meaning
to maintain economic progress over time
Example
The government is focusing on policies to **keep up growth** while maintaining stability.
政府正在专注于政策以保持增长，同时保持稳定。
phrasal-verb

beam with joy

因喜悦而开怀大笑
Meaning
to smile very happily because of joy
Example
She **beamed with joy** when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时，开心地笑了。
idiom

it takes two to tango

在某种情况下，参与的人都有同等的责任
Meaning
both people involved in a situation are equally responsible
Example
You can't blame only him for the argument - **it takes two to tango**.
你不能只怪他争论 - **跳探戈需要两个人**。
idiom

make a leap forward

取得显著进展或改进
Meaning
to make significant progress or improvements
Example
The company made a big **leap forward** after the new product launch.
公司在新产品发布后取得了巨大的**飞跃**。
idiom

Bootstrap the business

仅使用个人资金建立公司。
Meaning
To build a company using only personal finances.
Example
They decided to **bootstrap the business** instead of seeking investors.
他们决定**bootstrap the business**，而不是寻求投资者。
phrasal-verb

run over

重复或复习你说的某些内容，以澄清或道歉
Meaning
to repeat or review something you said to clarify or apologize
Example
Let me **run over** what I said to make sure you understand my apology.
让我 **重复** 我说过的话，以确保你理解我的道歉。
phrasal-verb

embrace vulnerability

接受并公开表达你的弱点或情感
Meaning
to accept and express your weaknesses or emotions openly
Example
Emotional growth starts when you **embrace vulnerability**.
情感成长从你接受脆弱开始。
idiom

fall in love

对某人产生浪漫的感情
Meaning
to develop romantic feelings for someone
Example
I didn't expect to **fall in love** with her so quickly.
我没想到会这么快就爱上她。
phrasal-verb

check out for the day

结束工作并在当天剩余时间里放松心情
Meaning
to finish work and mentally leave for the rest of the day
Example
Once my reports are sent, I **check out for the day** and rest.
一旦我发送完报告，我就结束工作，放松休息。
idiom

Political bargaining chip

在政治中用来谈判或交换的议题或点。
Meaning
An issue or point used to negotiate or exchange in politics.
Example
The trade agreement became a **political bargaining chip** during the negotiations.
在谈判过程中，贸易协议成了一个**政治谈判筹码**。
phrasal-verb

grow beyond

在情感上超越之前的限制或信念
Meaning
to develop emotionally past a previous limitation or belief
Example
She’s trying to **grow beyond** her old fears and doubts.
她正在努力**克服**自己曾经的恐惧和疑虑。
phrasal-verb

carry out

执行或实施计划或任务
Meaning
to perform or execute a plan or task
Example
The consultants will **carry out** a market feasibility study.
顾问们将**执行**市场可行性研究。
phrasal-verb

set time aside for

为某事预留时间
Meaning
to reserve part of your schedule for something
Example
I **set time aside for** journaling before bed.
我在睡觉前专门安排时间写日记。
phrasal-verb

tap into new markets

开始在新的地区或国家销售
Meaning
to start selling in new regions or countries
Example
The company is trying to **tap into new markets** in Asia and Africa.
公司正在努力进入亚洲和非洲的新市场。
phrasal-verb

slip out

不小心说出来
Meaning
to say something unintentionally
Example
The secret just **slipped out** during the chat.
那个秘密在聊天时**不小心泄露了**。
idiom

a mind like a sieve

记忆力非常差
Meaning
to have a very bad memory
Example
He forgets everything; he has **a mind like a sieve**.
他什么都忘了；他的记忆力像筛子一样。
phrasal-verb

drop below

下降到低于特定金额或水平
Meaning
to decrease to less than a specific amount or level
Example
Investment growth **dropped below** expectations this quarter.
本季度投资增长**低于**预期。
idiom

Take my word for it

相信我说的话；相信我。
Meaning
Trust what I am saying; believe me.
Example
**Take my word for it**, this method really works.
相信我，这个方法真的有效。
phrasal-verb

sign in

输入您的用户名和密码以访问帐户
Meaning
to enter your username and password to access an account
Example
You must **sign in** before commenting on this post.
在评论此帖子之前，您必须**登录**。
phrasal-verb

stand up for

捍卫或支持某人的权利或观点
Meaning
to defend or support someone’s rights or opinions
Example
Parents should **stand up for** their children when they are treated unfairly.
当孩子们受到不公平对待时，父母应该为他们**stand up for**。
idiom

Lady Luck

把好运拟人化为一个带来好运的女人
Meaning
personification of luck as a woman who brings good fortune
Example
**Lady Luck** was on our side when we won the match.
当我们赢得比赛时，幸运之神站在我们这边。
idiom

the doctor ordered

正是所需要或想要的
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
After a long day, a cup of coffee was just **what the doctor ordered**.
经过一天的辛苦工作，一杯咖啡正是 **医生所要的**。
phrasal-verb

drop into

随意进入或访问一个地方
Meaning
to enter or visit a place casually
Example
I’ll **drop into** the café for a quick coffee before work.
在上班前我会去咖啡馆**顺便去**喝一杯快速的咖啡。
phrasal-verb

speak out against injustice

公开反对不公正
Meaning
to express opposition to unfair treatment or actions
Example
Activists continued to **speak out against injustice** despite threats.
活动家们尽管面临威胁，仍然继续公开反对不公正。
phrasal-verb

speak about

谈论特定的话题或问题
Meaning
to talk about a particular topic or issue
Example
He will **speak about** effective communication at the seminar.
他将在研讨会上讨论有效的沟通。
phrasal-verb

lift your spirit up

让自己感觉更加快乐和充满希望
Meaning
to make yourself feel more cheerful and hopeful
Example
Helping others can really **lift your spirit up**.
帮助他人真的可以提升你的精神状态。
phrasal-verb

run into

意外遇到某人
Meaning
to meet someone unexpectedly
Example
I **ran into** my cousin at the shopping mall yesterday.
昨天我在购物中心遇到了我的表弟。
idiom

pivot

根据市场反馈或失败调整方向或策略
Meaning
to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure
Example
After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to **pivot** to a new business model.
在初步的产品发布失败后，团队决定向新的商业模式**枢轴**。
phrasal-verb

check in on morale

询问人们他们在工作中的感受
Meaning
to ask people how they are feeling about work
Example
Leads **check in on morale** during stressful weeks.
领导在压力大的周期间检查员工的心态。
idiom

run on empty

继续工作，即使感到疲劳或精力耗尽
Meaning
to continue working even when you are tired or out of energy
Example
He’s been **running on empty** for weeks without a break.
他已经连续几个星期没有休息，继续工作。
phrasal-verb

gear down for

为了准备某事而减慢步伐
Meaning
to slow your pace in preparation for something
Example
We **gear down for** finals by taking fewer shifts that week.
我们通过减少本周的班次来为期末考试放慢节奏。
phrasal-verb

map out a plan

仔细规划或设计实现目标的步骤
Meaning
to carefully plan or design steps to achieve a goal
Example
She **mapped out a plan** for reaching her five-year career goals.
她为实现五年的职业目标制定了一个计划。
phrasal-verb

fill in for someone

临时代替某人的工作
Meaning
to do someone’s job temporarily
Example
I had to **fill in for** my colleague while he was on leave.
我不得不在我的同事休假期间**替代**他。
phrasal-verb

be there for

在需要时提供帮助或安慰某人
Meaning
to be available to help or comfort someone in need
Example
She promised to always **be there for** her sister no matter what.
她承诺无论发生什么，都会始终**为她的妹妹在那里**。
idiom

give someone a piece of one’s mind

愤怒地告诉某人你的想法
Meaning
to tell someone angrily what you think
Example
She **gave him a piece of her mind** for being rude.
她因为他粗鲁而愤怒地训了他一顿。
phrasal-verb

grow into self-belief

逐渐培养自信
Meaning
to gradually develop confidence in yourself
Example
Over time, he **grew into self-belief** and stopped comparing himself to others.
随着时间的推移，他**逐渐建立了自信**，不再与别人比较。
phrasal-verb

dream up projects

发明或构想新的创造性项目
Meaning
to invent or imagine new creative projects
Example
They **dreamed up projects** that could change the company’s image.
他们构思了项目，这些项目可能改变公司的形象。
idiom

tighten the belt

减少开支；因为经济困难而节省开销
Meaning
to reduce spending; to save money due to financial constraints
Example
In tough economic times, businesses must **tighten the belt** to survive.
在经济困难时期，公司必须勒紧裤腰带以维持生存。
phrasal-verb

kick off with

用某些特定的事物开始一项活动或事件
Meaning
to begin an event or activity with something specific
Example
The festival will **kick off with** a traditional dance performance.
节日将以传统舞蹈表演拉开序幕。
phrasal-verb

lay risks out

清楚地呈现潜在问题
Meaning
to present potential issues clearly
Example
Product leads **lay risks out** before we greenlight new features.
产品负责人在我们批准新功能之前列出风险
phrasal-verb

stir up trouble

引起冲突或骚乱
Meaning
to cause or provoke conflict or unrest
Example
Certain groups tried to **stir up trouble** during the election.
某些团体试图在选举期间引起骚乱。
phrasal-verb

look up to mentors

钦佩并尊重经验丰富的人
Meaning
to admire and respect experienced people
Example
Young managers often look up to their senior mentors for advice.
年轻的经理们常常向他们的资深导师寻求建议。
phrasal-verb

throw in

免费添加某物; 随便地包括
Meaning
to add something extra for free; to include casually
Example
The seller **threw in** a free cover with the phone.
卖家 **随便地** 添加了一个免费的手机套。
phrasal-verb

build around ideas

围绕特定的想法或概念发展某事
Meaning
to develop something centered on particular ideas or concepts
Example
The campaign was **built around ideas** of innovation and sustainability.
该活动围绕创新和可持续性的理念展开。
phrasal-verb

come off

成功发生; 成功
Meaning
to happen successfully; to succeed
Example
The plan **came off** just as we hoped.
计划**成功了**，正如我们所希望的。
phrasal-verb

let down

让某人失望
Meaning
to disappoint someone
Example
I felt really **let down** when my friend didn’t show up.
当我的朋友没有出现时，我真的很失望。
phrasal-verb

comfort in

在某事或某人中找到平静或安慰
Meaning
to find peace or reassurance in something or someone
Example
Many people **find comfort in** talking to their loved ones.
许多人在与亲人交谈中找到安慰。
idiom

Jump in with both feet

毫不犹豫地充满热情地开始某事。
Meaning
To start something enthusiastically without hesitation.
Example
She **jumped in with both feet** when offered the startup role.
当她被提供初创企业的职位时，她**全身心投入**。
idiom

early bird

一个早起或早到的人
Meaning
a person who wakes up or arrives early
Example
She’s always the **early bird** at the office.
她总是在办公室是第一个到的。
phrasal-verb

stand back

远离某物；远离参与
Meaning
to move away from something; to distance yourself from involvement
Example
Please **stand back** from the edge of the platform.
请从平台边缘站远一些。
phrasal-verb

rise back up

在跌倒后再次上升
Meaning
to increase again after falling
Example
Employment rates began to **rise back up** as new businesses opened.
就业率开始随着新企业的开设而**回升**。
idiom

balance the books

确保收入和支出相等
Meaning
to make sure income and expenses are equal
Example
The accountant worked late to **balance the books**.
会计加班工作，直到**平衡账本**。
idiom

double check

再次验证某事以确保准确性
Meaning
to verify something again for accuracy
Example
Always **double check** the numbers before submitting.
在提交之前始终**双重检查**数字。
phrasal-verb

open the heart to

向某人表达真诚的情感
Meaning
to express your honest emotions to someone
Example
He finally **opened his heart to** his parents.
他终于 **向父母敞开了心扉**。
idiom

flag up

引起对重要事情的注意
Meaning
to draw attention to something important
Example
The auditor will **flag up** any unusual expenses.
审计员会 **标出**任何不寻常的支出。
phrasal-verb

go back over

再次仔细检查或查看某事
Meaning
to review or check something again carefully
Example
Before submitting your work, **go back over** it once more.
在提交你的工作之前，再检查一遍。
idiom

paint oneself into a corner

创造一种情况，人在其中有有限的选择
Meaning
to create a situation where one has limited options
Example
He **painted himself into a corner** by promising too much.
他通过承诺太多，**把自己画进了死角**。
idiom

kingmaker

一个在决定谁将拥有权力方面具有巨大影响力的人
Meaning
a person who has great influence in deciding who will hold power
Example
The media mogul became a **kingmaker** in national politics.
这位媒体大亨成为了国家政治中的一个**kingmaker**。
idiom

spitting image

某人看起来完全像另一个人
Meaning
someone who looks exactly like another person
Example
She is the **spitting image** of her mother.
她是她母亲的**spitting image**。
phrasal-verb

step down costs

逐渐减少开支
Meaning
to gradually reduce expenses
Example
The company will **step down costs** to increase profitability.
公司将减少成本以提高盈利能力。
idiom

press ahead

尽管有障碍，依然坚定地继续
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
即使时间表改变，我们也要**press ahead**。
idiom

raise a toast

用饮料来向某人或某事表示敬意
Meaning
to honor someone or something with a drink
Example
We **raised a toast** to the newlyweds.
我们为新婚夫妇举杯。
idiom

have butterflies in your stomach

对某事感到非常紧张
Meaning
to feel very nervous about something
Example
She always **has butterflies in her stomach** before exams.
她在考试前总是感到紧张。
phrasal-verb

sync up with

与某物或某人协调或匹配
Meaning
to coordinate or match with something or someone
Example
The app will automatically **sync up with** your online account.
该应用程序将自动与您的在线帐户同步。
idiom

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link

一个团体的力量取决于最弱的成员
Meaning
the strength of a group depends on the weakest member
Example
In any team, **a chain is only as strong as its weakest link**.
在任何团队中，**链条的强度取决于最弱的环节**。
phrasal-verb

turn up at

意外地到达某地
Meaning
to arrive unexpectedly at a place
Example
He **turned up at** my office without any notice.
他没有提前通知就出现在我的办公室。